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$575,000
6 Days On Site

5537 W Melrose Street
Chicago, IL 60641

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2,225
SqFt
$258
/SqFt
1935
Built
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Baird & Warner
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Welcome to 5537 W Melrose, a beautifully renovated English Tudor that offers the perfect move-in-ready sanctuary in the historic Portage Park. Updated in 2019, the interior has been fully modernized, featuring a full chef's kitchen with quartz countertops and a luxurious primary suite with double walk-in closets and an ensuite bathroom. The expansive, fully finished basement is a dream for all kinds of entertaining, providing the ultimate footprint for a movie room, play area, or a cozy spot for game nights. Outside, the rear deck and detached two-car garage make summer BBQs and parking a breeze. You are just minutes from the 36-acre Portage Park, and commuting is simple with quick access to the CTA Blue Line and the Kennedy Expressway. This home perfectly balances classic Chicago character with the high-end finishes and functional space to meet all of your needs. It is a rare opportunity to plant your roots and create lasting memories in one of the Northwest Side's most welcoming communities.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$575,000
Days On Site 
6 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,225 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1935
MLS® Number 
12596141
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$9,044.28
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Estimated
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
18 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
18 hours agoStatus changed to Active
6 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
Garage Door OpenerDetachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
Tudor
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposal
Basement 
FinishedExterior EntryStorage SpaceFull
Flooring 
HardwoodCarpet
Heating 
Natural Gas
Interior 
Walk-In Closet(s)Entrance FoyerPantry
Laundry Features 
In UnitSink
Window Features 
Skylight(s)
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 9X8Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 12X17Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 11X12Level - Main
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 11X11Level - Main
Deck 
Dimensions - 8X13Level - Main
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 12X12Level - Main
Family Room 
Foyer 
Dimensions - 6X7Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 13X19Level - MainDescription - Island,Pantry-Walk-in
Laundry 
Dimensions - 13X11Level - Basement
Living Room 
Dimensions - 17X13Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 23X12Level - Second
Pantry 
Dimensions - 10X8Level - Main
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 22X27Level - Basement
Storage 
Dimensions - 9X14Level - Basement
Walk In Closet 
Dimensions - 9X5Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Patio And Porch 
DeckPatio
Windows/Doors 
Skylight(s)
Community Features
MLS Area 
CHI - Portage Park
School District 
Foreman High School
Township 
Jefferson
Schools
School District
Foreman High School
Elementary School
Marvin Camras Elementary School
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Foreman High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Baird & Warner



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